US Bridges

56th Ave SW over Cannonball River

Good

Grant County, North Dakota · 10 South 4 East of Leith · Structure no. 000000019127350

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

56th Ave SW over Cannonball River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 56th Ave SW over Cannonball River in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries56th Ave SW
CrossesCannonball River
Location10 South 4 East of Leith
RouteCounty Highway 1927
Coordinates46.22286, -101.53972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$464,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 56th Ave SW over Cannonball River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 56th Ave SW over Cannonball River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 56th Ave SW over Cannonball River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 56th Ave SW over Cannonball River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 56th Ave SW over Cannonball River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.